Why a Voice for the Aging?
Over a century ago a young pastor and his wife, just starting their ministry career in a new church setting in rural southeast Missouri set about on a journey to serve aging humanity. Why? Because they were trained in gerontology or social work. No. Maybe...
Take the Keys?
We asked The Baptist Home's Administrators whether it is ok to take away the car keys from an aging parent. Each offered a unique perspective, which speaks to the diversity of each situation. Every family scenario is as unique and complicated as the personalities and...
Finding a Light in the Darkness: One Family’s Struggle with Dementia
The Baptist Home by Becky Barton Like most children, we want the very best for our parents. We want them to live independently, able to live healthy, happy lives for as long as possible. But what happens when a parent is no longer able to...
Challenges Facing Your Family
In her book, How to Care for Aging Parents , Virginia Morris identifies Ten Common Reactions to Having a Parent in a Nursing Home: 1. Guilt that you are not doing enough for your parent 2. Anxiety that the nursing staff will not do enough...
